2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | P5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
